Chloropromazine - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 2474 Rasmussen Pharm Quiz Module 3 What are the EPS symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWER acute dystonia, oculogyric crisis, opisthotonus, joint dislocation, impaired respiration, anticholinergic effects, Parkinsonism, akathisia, TD. What class of drugs are most likely to produce EPS effects? - CORRECT ANSWER 1st generation antipsychotics- chloropromazine/ haloperidol High potency antipsychotic prototype - CORRECT ANSWER haloperidol

NSG 251 Pharmacology Final Exam – With Questions & All Correct Answers (Expert Rated A+) NSG 251 Pharmacology Final Exam – With Questions & All Correct Answers (Expert Rated A+) General nursing implications for antidepressants - ANSWER - -Therapeutic effects- 2-4 weeks -Assess depression, suicide precautions -Encourage diet and exercise (helps increase serotonin) -Watch w/ children and adolescents (significant risk for suicide) -Recommend counseling, support groups 1st Generation ...

NUR 2474 Pharm Exam 1-3 || Complete Questions & Solutions (100% Correct) NUR 2474 Pharm Exam 1-3 || Complete Questions & Solutions (100% Correct) What are the EPS symptoms? - ANSWER - acute dystonia, oculogyric crisis, opisthotonus, joint dislocation, impaired respiration, anticholinergic effects, Parkinsonism, akathisia, TD. What class of drugs are most likely to produce EPS effects? - ANSWER - 1st generation antipsychotics- chloropromazine/ haloperidol High potency antipsychotic prot...

Mental health online practice A combinedA nurse is reinforcing teaching about the thought stopping process with a client who has a phobia of writing and automobiles. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the instructions? - correct answer I will snap a rubber band on my wrist when I feel anxious about writing a car. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder and a history of mania. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an...

B Chewing sugarless gum can help the client cope with dry mouth, a potential anticholinergic effect on fluphenazine a nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia, strategies to cope with anticholinergic effects of fluphenazine. Which of the following should the nurse suggest to the client to minimize anticholinergic effects? A. Take the medication in the morning to prevent insomnia B. Chew sugarless gum to moisten the mouth C. Use cooling measures to decrease fever D. Take an antacid to rel...

What are the EPS symptoms? - acute dystonia, oculogyric crisis, opisthotonus, joint dislocation, impaired respiration, anticholinergic effects, Parkinsonism, akathisia, TD. What class of drugs are most likely to produce EPS effects? - 1st generation antipsychotics- chloropromazine/ haloperidol High potency antipsychotic prototype - haloperidol

NUR 2474 Pharm Quiz 3 Exam Marking Scheme What are the EPS symptoms? - ANSWER- acute dystonia, oculogyric crisis, opisthotonus, joint dislocation, impaired respiration, anticholinergic effects, Parkinsonism, akathisia, TD. What class of drugs are most likely to produce EPS effects? - ANSWER- 1st generation antipsychotics- chloropromazine/ haloperidol High potency antipsychotic prototype - ANSWER- haloperidol How does a high potency antipsychotic work? - ANSWER- it has a more severe a...

What classes of medication are used to treat anxiety disorders? • Benzos • Ativan - Lorezepam, Klonopin (Clonazepam), Valium (diazepam), Xanax - alprazolam • Used PRN for panic disorder • Flumazenil (Romazicon) is a BZ antagonists and is used in OD • Vistaril (hydroxyzine) (anticholinergic) • Paxil, Buspar - buspirone *SSRIs are first line status in anxiety disorders • Citalopram - GAD, Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft - OCD, panic, bulimia, • Propranolol - (beta blocker) & Clonadine (alpha...

Schizophrenia - positive symptoms - delusional thinking - hallucinations negative symptoms - memory loss - lack of motivation or action Delusional Disorder - - persistent delusions - BUT HAVE NORMAL BEHAVIOR - erotomanic - grandiose - jealous - persecutory EXPLANATIONS of Schizophrenia (GENETIC) - - specific genes are passed on to offspring which causes schizo disease to develop - easy to diagnose because the higher more genetic makeup the more likely the disea...

A nurse in a mental health clinic is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for olanzapine. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority? A) Advise the client to take frequent sips of water. B) Instruct the client to avoid driving during initial therapy. C) Consult a dietitian for a calorie-controlled diet plan. D) Recommend that the client exercise regularly. Answer: B - The greatest risk to this client is injury resulting from drows...